Robert Reich | Boycotting Trump Robert Reich, Robert Reich's BlogReich writes: "Both Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus, among other retailers, have dropped Trump brands, both Ivanka's and her father's. Their decisions came amid calls for a boycott against retailers that carry Trump products."READ MORE

Pro-Trump Megadonor Is Part Owner of Breitbart News Empire, CEO RevealsElise Viebeck and Matea Gold, The Washington PostExcerpt: "Breitbart News Network, the far-right media outlet that heralded President Trump's rise and was once led by his top White House strategist, is owned in part by a wealthy conservative family that poured millions into propelling Trump into office, the company's chief executive acknowledged Friday."READ MORE

Betsy DeVos Questions if Schools Should Provide Students Free LunchPranshu Rathi, International Business TimesRathi writes: "Education Secretary Betsy DeVos made a seemingly innocuous joke Thursday about no one getting a free lunch. But the comment came as DeVos, a staunch opponent of public schools, is taking over the nation's free lunch program that provides nutrition to low-income students and is under attack from Republicans, raising questions about whether the administration of President Donald Trump will protect food aid programs for children."READ MORE

Amazon Deforestation, Once Tamed, Comes Roaring BackHiroko Tabuchi, Claire Rigby and Jeremy White, The New York TimesExcerpt: "A few months ago, a representative from Cargill traveled to this remote colony in Bolivia's eastern lowlands in the southernmost reaches of the vast Amazon River basin with an enticing offer."READ MORE